If one asked most college students why they attended university, the most popular answer would certainly be “to get a degree”. There would be a few “to get a good job” and “to enjoy the experience”. What if that is not all college has to offer? Maybe instead of preparing …
OU’s mission statement: “The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.” Nowhere in this statement does the university concern itself with enhancing the virtues of students. Now, obviously no university … Continue reading Verifying Virtues
dictionary.reference.com defines the term “university” as meaning “an institution of learning of the highest level.” In regards to the deeper examination of the notion of higher education itself, this can be viewed as a very apt and fitting definition in many senses. The concept of college, university, and the umbrella that encompasses higher education in […]
